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Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas...

...and One Very Sassy Cat

2026-06-11 19:00:00 2026-06-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas... Surviving the Universe?s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman, New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master. ONLINE ONLY Rocky River Public Library -

Thursday, June 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 19:00:00 2026-06-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas... Surviving the Universe?s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman, New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master. ONLINE ONLY Rocky River Public Library -

Surviving the Universe?s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman, New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master. ONLINE ONLY

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. 

As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.

Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple.

Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”

Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.

Carl hates that it’s business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do.

So Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been.

Register now for a fun-filled discussion you won’t want to miss!

About the Author:

Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world. 

He doesn’t really hate Cocker Spaniels, and he plays bass in one band.

REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/rrpl/161684

OR WATCH LATER AT YOUR CONVENIENCE HERE: https://libraryc.org/rrpl/archive

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Authors |

TAGS: | AGE 19+ |

Rocky River Public Library

Phone: 440-333-7610

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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Rocky River Public Library is an independent public library and partcipating member of the CLEVNET consortium.  The library has been serving the community of Rocky River since 1928.  

Upcoming Events

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Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Join us for A discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs?from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and much more! ONLINE EVENT
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Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Join us for our English as a Second Language group classes at the Library led by an ESL trainer. Each class will be themed-based and designed for the groups level. Registration required.

Rescheduled
Fri, Jun 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Monday, June 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Spice up your life!

Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a supportive environment. This storytime is designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience.
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Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for an independent or foreign film.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium,Zoom B
Explore hiking and trail apps by focusing on the Ohio to Erie and Buckeye Trails, Ohio's two longest trails. Learn to track your progress and share how America gets outside.

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Learn how to create a zine with local artist, Em Poor. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Surviving the Universe?s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman, New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master. ONLINE ONLY
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Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Help save lives this summer by giving blood. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the code "RockyRiverLibrary", or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. 
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Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room
Join us for discussion and learning about your Apple phones, tablets and internet-connected things. We will have something prepared for each session, but we can spend the whole time on your stuff!

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us as we explore the rich culinary traditions of Africa, featuring the vibrant flavors of Nigeria. Registration is required.
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Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for to compete both individually and as teams to complete a series of challenges designed to test your wit, problem-solving skills, creativity, and ingenuity.

Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
Join us to compete both individually and as teams to complete a series of challenges designed to test your wit, problem-solving skills, creativity, and ingenuity.

Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
Celebrate Juneteenth! On June 19,1865, enslaved people in Texas finally heard that they were free. Our guest, Jackkia the Storyteller, will present unique storytelling and music.

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. ONLINE ONLY
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Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join Art Me Party to create your own painting project. All supplies will be provided, but painting clothes are recommended. Afterwards, get a picture of your art with your friends in the photo booth!

Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Join us for our English as a Second Language group classes at the Library led by an ESL trainer. Each class will be themed-based and designed for the groups level. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Come and test your knowledge! Teams of up to six people admitted. Registration required.

Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room
Create a pinwheel using the Cricut for the 250th anniversary of our country this year!
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Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Celebrate National Ice Cream Soda day while you learn to make your own soda pop!

Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Are you new to genealogy? In this class, you'll learn some basic first steps and how to use genealogy resources in libraries.

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Join us to chat about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka?s family spice farms. ONLINE ONLY
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Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Our movie matinees feature a recently released film, shown in the auditorium. Monthly selections are updated as soon as possible.

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Rocky River Public Library
Take a brief survey about your reading interests and we will select 1, 2, or 3 titles for you.

Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
Learn about dinosaurs and how they lived and walked the Earth. Listen to the story, then discuss dinosaur traits and create your own clay dinosaur! Registration required.
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Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
Learn about dinosaurs and how they lived and walked the Earth. Listen to the story, then discuss dinosaur traits and create your own clay dinosaur! Registration required.
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Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:25pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us to watch Zootopia 2. No registration required for the movie.

Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Join us for our English as a Second Language group classes at the Library led by an ESL trainer. Each class will be themed-based and designed for the groups level. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Your are invited to a Birthday Party for the USA. Celebrate with games, books, music, crafts, and refreshments. Sing along to a traditional mountain dulcimer and take a turn learning to play it.